Law garden / Utah
If you're Jane Doe in Utah
What Utah's crime victim compensation law says, in plain words. Each line links to the exact sentence it comes from.
Crime Victim Reparations (Victim Compensation), run by Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC).
Show the law for this line: Utah Office for Victims of Crime, Apply for Compensation (application process and eligibility)
Utah Office for Victims of Crime, Apply for Compensation (application process and eligibility)UT-S3
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
- $25,000the most you can ask for in totalUtah Code 75E-5-309(4)(a)
- Police reportthe program asks for oneUtah Code 75E-5-305(1)(d)
- $0what a forensic exam should cost youUtah Admin. Code R270-1-24(6)
What the program can pay for
The most the program can pay for all costs together is $25,000.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(4)(a)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(4)(a)UT-TOTAL-1
A compensation award may not exceed $25,000, including any award for a secondary victim, except for medical expenses from serious or substantial bodily injury.
Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a compensation award may not exceed $25,000 including any compensation award for a secondary victim.
Medical care
- An award for medical expenses from serious bodily injury or substantial bodily injury may not exceed $50,000.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(ii)and 4 more
Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(ii)UT-COV-1
Inpatient and outpatient medical treatment and physical therapy are allowable expenses, subject to the office's rules.
inpatient and outpatient medical treatment and physical therapy, subject to rules made by the office
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-21UT-COV-2
When there is no other payment source, the office may pay medical services at the PEHP fee schedule rate, or 50% of billed charges if PEHP has no fee schedule for that service.
if the victim does not have any collateral source to pay for medical services the office may pay: (1) the rate established by the PEHP fee schedule for medical services; or (2) 50% of the billed charges for medical services if PEHP does not have a fee schedule established for a medical service.
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Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(x)UT-COV-8
A survivor who becomes pregnant from the sexual assault can be covered for related health care during the pregnancy, and for the survivor and the child for one year after the child is born.
for a victim of sexual assault who becomes pregnant from the sexual assault, health care: (A) for the victim during the duration of the victim's pregnancy if the health care is related to or resulting from the sexual assault or the pregnancy; and (B) for the victim and the victim's child for one year after the day on which the victim's child is born.
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-8UT-COV-10
As part of an award, the office pays for an abortion that is permitted under Utah's abortion law (Title 76, Chapter 7, Part 3) when the award requirements are met.
As part of a reparations award, the office shall pay expenses for an abortion that is permitted pursuant to Title 76, Chapter 7, Part 3 if the requirements of Section 63M-7-511 have been met.
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Utah Code 75E-5-309(4)(b)UT-CAP-1
A compensation award for medical expenses resulting from serious bodily injury or substantial bodily injury may not exceed $50,000.
Counseling
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(iii)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(iii)UT-COV-4
Mental health counseling is covered when it is in a mental health treatment plan approved by a compensation specialist before any payment is made.
mental health counseling that: (A) is set forth in a mental health treatment plan that is approved before any payment is made by a compensation specialist
Prescriptions
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(1)(b)and 1 more
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(1)(b)UT-EXAM-5
The office may pay the full cost of medications the exam provider gives the survivor during the exam, such as emergency contraception and medication to treat or prevent sexually transmitted infections.
the full cost of any medications the medical service provider gives directly to a victim during a medical forensic sexual assault examination such as: (i) the morning after pill or high dose oral contraceptives for the prevention of pregnancy; and (ii) medication for the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Utah Admin. Code R270-1-19(2)UT-COV-9
Prescription or over-the-counter medications used with medical treatment are considered while the victim is being treated by the physician.
The office shall only consider reimbursement of prescription or over-the-counter medications used in conjunction with medical treatment while the victim is being treated by the physician.
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Dental care
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-2(2)(b)(i)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-2(2)(b)(i)UT-COV-3
Medical services under the rule include dental services.
medical services include dental services
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Travel
- The office may pay up to $1,000 for reasonable and necessary travel to court, meetings with police or prosecutors, and medical, mental health, or other crime-related appointments.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-12(1)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-12(1)UT-CAP-5
the office may pay up to $1,000 for the reasonable and necessary costs for a victim to travel to and from:
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Lost pay
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(iv)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(iv)UT-COV-5
Lost past and future earnings from death or disability caused by the injury are covered at up to 66-2/3% of gross weekly wages or the state workers' compensation maximum.
actual loss of past earnings and anticipated loss of future earnings because of a death or disability resulting from the personal injury at a rate not to exceed 66-2/3% of the individual's weekly gross salary or wages or the maximum amount allowed under the state workers' compensation statute;
Home security
- Up to $1,500 may be allowed for other essential personal property such as burglar alarms, door locks, crime scene cleanup, and repair of walls and broken windows.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-16(3)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-16(3)(a)UT-CAP-6
The reparations officer may allow up to $1,500 for other essential personal property such as burglar alarms, door locks, crime scene cleanup, repair of walls and broken windows.
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Moving
- The office may pay up to $2,000 for reasonable and necessary costs to secure a safe living situation after the crime, such as moving or keeping up rent.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-11(1)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-11(1)(a)UT-CAP-4
the office may pay up to $2,000 for any reasonable and necessary cost for a victim to secure a safe living situation after a crime has occurred.
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Child care
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(v)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(v)UT-COV-6
Care of minor children so the victim or the victim's spouse (not both) can keep working is covered, at a weekly per-child rate set by rule.
care of minor children enabling a victim or spouse of a victim, but not both, to continue gainful employment at a rate per child per week as determined under rules established by the office
Replacing belongings
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(viii)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(1)(d)(viii)UT-COV-7
Personal property necessary and essential to the victim's health or safety is covered, as defined by the office's rules.
personal property necessary and essential to the health or safety of the victim as defined by rules made by the office
Funeral costs
- The office may pay up to $14,000 for reasonable and necessary funeral and burial expenses of a victim.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-3(1)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-3(1)(a)UT-CAP-8
up to $14,000 for any reasonable and necessary expense related to the funeral and burial of a victim;
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What it does not pay for
The office does not reimburse any cost of an over-the-counter at-home sexual assault evidence kit, including the kit and any testing of it.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(7)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(7)UT-EXCL-1
The office may not provide any reimbursement for any costs associated with an over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kit that is available to the public for at home collection of evidence, including the cost of the kit and the cost of any testing performed on the kit.
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Economic loss does not include noneconomic detriment, which the chapter defines as pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, and other nonpecuniary damage.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-101(18)(c)
Utah Code 75E-5-101(18)(c)UT-EXCL-2
"Economic loss" does not include noneconomic detriment.
The office does not pay interest, finance, or collection fees.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(4)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(4)(a)UT-EXCL-3
The office may not pay: (a) interest, finance, or collection fees
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The office does not pay for wilderness programs.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-5(5)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-5(5)UT-EXCL-4
The office may not pay for wilderness programs.
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The forensic exam
You should not get a bill for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(6)and 1 more
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(6)UT-EXAM-1
A survivor may not be charged for a medical forensic sexual assault exam, and does not have to take part in the criminal justice system or cooperate with police or prosecutors to get one.
A victim may not be: (a) charged for a medical forensic sexual assault examination; or (b) required to participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law enforcement or prosecuting attorneys as a condition of being provided a medical forensic sexual assault examination.
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UOVC Sexual Assault Services Providers billing page, Payment in Full RequirementUT-EXAM-2
An exam provider that accepts payment from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime must take it as payment in full and may not try to collect more from the patient.
A sexual assault exam service provider who accepts payment from UOVC agrees to accept that payment as payment in full on behalf of the patient and may not attempt to collect additional payment from the patient.
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The provider may bill your insurance, but not you.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(6)and 1 more
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(6)UT-EXAM-1
A survivor may not be charged for a medical forensic sexual assault exam, and does not have to take part in the criminal justice system or cooperate with police or prosecutors to get one.
A victim may not be: (a) charged for a medical forensic sexual assault examination; or (b) required to participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law enforcement or prosecuting attorneys as a condition of being provided a medical forensic sexual assault examination.
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UOVC Sexual Assault Services Providers billing page, Payment in Full RequirementUT-EXAM-2
An exam provider that accepts payment from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime must take it as payment in full and may not try to collect more from the patient.
A sexual assault exam service provider who accepts payment from UOVC agrees to accept that payment as payment in full on behalf of the patient and may not attempt to collect additional payment from the patient.
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The Utah Office for Victims of Crime may pay the examiner up to $1,250 for a complete medical forensic sexual assault exam with photo documentation; this limit covers the examiner's fee only, and the exam room, lab tests, and medications are paid separately.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(1)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(1)(a)UT-EXAM-3
The office may pay a medical service provider who performs a medical forensic sexual assault examination: (a) up to $1,250 for a complete medical forensic sexual assault examination with photo documentation
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The office may also pay the facility where the exam is done 50% of the exam room fee, up to $350, plus the PEHP rate or 50% of the fee for the history and physical, specimen collection, STD and pregnancy testing, and STD treatment.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(2)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-24(2)UT-EXAM-7
50% of the fee for the use of an examination room to perform a medical forensic sexual assault examination up to a maximum payment of $350
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Police report
The program asks for a police report. The rules below say when other records can count instead, like an advocate's statement.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(d)and 2 more
Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(d)UT-REPORT-1
In general the crime must be reported to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency; sexual assault survivors have an advocate questionnaire alternative.
the criminally injurious conduct is reported to a law enforcement officer, in the law enforcement officer's capacity as a law enforcement officer, or another federal or state investigative agency;
Utah Code 75E-5-305(3)(a)UT-REPORT-2
A sexual assault survivor does not have to report to police or cooperate with police and prosecutors to be eligible if the survivor gets help from a victim advocate or advocacy services provider who completes the office's questionnaire about the assault.
a victim of sexual assault is not required to report the sexual assault to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency or cooperate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to be eligible for a compensation award under this section if: (i) the victim seeks assistance from an advocacy services provider, a criminal justice system victim advocate, or a nongovernment organization victim advocate; and (ii) the advocacy services provider, the criminal justice system victim advocate, or the nongovernment organization victim advocate completes a questionnaire, provided by the office, regarding the sexual assault.
UOVC Apply for Compensation page, EligibilityUT-REPORT-3
The program says that in sexual assault cases a sexual assault victim service provider can complete a questionnaire in place of a police report.
In cases of sexual assault, a questionnaire can be completed by a sexual assault victim service provider in place of a police report.
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In general the crime must be reported to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency; sexual assault survivors have an advocate questionnaire alternative.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(d)
Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(d)UT-REPORT-1
the criminally injurious conduct is reported to a law enforcement officer, in the law enforcement officer's capacity as a law enforcement officer, or another federal or state investigative agency;
A sexual assault survivor does not have to report to police or cooperate with police and prosecutors to be eligible if the survivor gets help from a victim advocate or advocacy services provider who completes the office's questionnaire about the assault.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-305(3)(a)
Utah Code 75E-5-305(3)(a)UT-REPORT-2
a victim of sexual assault is not required to report the sexual assault to a law enforcement officer or another federal or state investigative agency or cooperate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to be eligible for a compensation award under this section if: (i) the victim seeks assistance from an advocacy services provider, a criminal justice system victim advocate, or a nongovernment organization victim advocate; and (ii) the advocacy services provider, the criminal justice system victim advocate, or the nongovernment organization victim advocate completes a questionnaire, provided by the office, regarding the sexual assault.
The program says that in sexual assault cases a sexual assault victim service provider can complete a questionnaire in place of a police report.
Show the law for this line: UOVC Apply for Compensation page, Eligibility
UOVC Apply for Compensation page, EligibilityUT-REPORT-3
In cases of sexual assault, a questionnaire can be completed by a sexual assault victim service provider in place of a police report.
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Deadline to apply
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Keeping your name and address private
Utah's Safe at Home Program gives survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and abuse who fear for their safety a legal substitute address and free mail forwarding, and state and local government agencies must accept that substitute address. Survivors apply through a certified program assistant, not directly.
Show the law for this line: Safe at Home homepage, program description; Utah Code 75E-11-102 and 75E-11-302 (UT-S16)
Safe at Home homepage, program description; Utah Code 75E-11-102 and 75E-11-302 (UT-S16)UT-ACP-1
Utah’s Safe at Home Program is available to survivors of abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual assault who are afraid that they will be in physical danger if their perpetrator knows where they live. The program will provide a substitute address and mail forwarding for survivors living in Utah.
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Records the Utah Office for Victims of Crime holds about a claimant's eligibility (the claim, correspondence on approval, denial, or payment, supporting documents, medical or mental health treatment plans, and police reports) are confidential records that can be released only as the compensation statute allows, overriding the state open records act: to the claimant, to whoever submitted the record, or for fraud or subrogation actions.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-205(1)-(3); definition of confidential record at 75E-5-101(10)
Utah Code 75E-5-205(1)-(3); definition of confidential record at 75E-5-101(10)UT-RECCONF-1
Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, a confidential record, a public restitution record, and a nonpublic restitution record may only be disclosed as provided in this section.
How to apply
Online https://newclaim.crimevictim.utah.gov/
Show the law for this line: Apply for Compensation, Victim Compensation Application Process
Apply for Compensation, Victim Compensation Application ProcessUT-SUBMIT-1
The application can be completed through UOVC's online portal (the page's Online Application link goes to newclaim.crimevictim.utah.gov).
The application can be completed either through the online portal or by filling out the PDF and submitting it via email, mail, or fax.
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Email crimevictims@utah.gov
Show the law for this line: Application header
Application headerUT-SUBMIT-2
The PDF application can be emailed to UOVC at crimevictims@utah.gov, the email printed at the top of the application.
Email: crimevictims@utah.gov
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Mail 420 East South Temple, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Show the law for this line: Contact Us, Office Contact Information
Contact Us, Office Contact InformationUT-SUBMIT-3
The PDF application can be mailed to UOVC at its current mailing address on East South Temple in Salt Lake City.
Mailing & Physical Address: 420 East South Temple, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Fax 801-533-4127
Show the law for this line: Contact Us, Office Contact Information
Contact Us, Office Contact InformationUT-SUBMIT-4
The PDF application can be faxed to UOVC.
Fax: 801-533-4127
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Phone 801-238-2360
Show the law for this line: Utah Office for Victims of Crime, Apply for Compensation (application process and eligibility)
Utah Office for Victims of Crime, Apply for Compensation (application process and eligibility)UT-S3
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
If you need money soon
If a claimant will suffer financial hardship without an emergency award and a final award appears likely, the office may pay an amount that is later deducted from the final award.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-309(3)(a)
Utah Code 75E-5-309(3)(a)UT-EMERG-1
If a compensation specialist determines that a claimant will suffer financial hardship unless an emergency compensation award is made, and a final compensation award appears likely, the office may pay an amount to the claimant, to be deducted from the final compensation award
The office may make emergency awards of up to $1,000.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-9(1)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-9(1)(a)UT-EMERG-2
the office may make emergency reparations awards up to $1,000.
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Good to know before you apply
The crime must have occurred in Utah, or the victim must be a Utah resident hurt in a place that has no crime victims' compensation program.
Show the law for this line: Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(b)
Utah Code 75E-5-305(1)(b)UT-RES-1
the criminally injurious conduct occurred in Utah; or (ii) the victim is a Utah resident who suffers injury or death as a result of criminally injurious conduct inflicted in a state, territory, or country that does not provide a crime victims' compensation program;
Sexual assault service providers must bill all available insurance or other payment sources before submitting claims to the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
Show the law for this line: UOVC Sexual Assault Services Providers billing page, Reminder
UOVC Sexual Assault Services Providers billing page, ReminderUT-EXAM-6
Providers must bill all available insurance or other payment sources before submitting claims to UOVC.
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If the victim has medical insurance or another collateral source, the office pays only the remaining portion the victim owes after every other source has paid.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(5)(a)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(5)(a)UT-COLL-1
If a victim has medical insurance or another collateral source to pay for services, the office may only pay up to the remaining portion of the bill that the victim is obligated to pay after each other collateral source has paid.
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A reparations officer may waive the insurance-first requirement if using the other source would likely compromise the victim's safety, quality or continuation of care, or access to services.
Show the law for this line: Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(5)(b)
Utah Admin. Code R270-1-28(5)(b)UT-COLL-2
A reparations officer may waive the requirement in Subsection (5)(a) if: (i) it appears likely that compliance would compromise a victim's; (A) safety; (B) quality or continuation of care; or (C) access to services due to distance, lack or transportation or other relevant circumstances;
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